Media outlets labeled him as being against recommendations from the state's Reparations Task Force. His office quickly backtracked.
for how the state can compensate its Black residents for slavery and other forms of racial prejudice.
“Dealing with that legacy is about much more than cash payments,” Newsom said in that statement. “This work must continue. Following the Task Force’s submission of its final report this summer, I look forward to a continued partnership with the Legislature to advance systemic changes that ensure an inclusive and equitable future for all Californians.”was quick to brand Newsom as not on board with the task force's recommendations.
The state Legislature has the final say on what action will happen with regard to reparations, and Newsom would need to sign any measures lawmakers produce into law. Perhaps afraid of being labeled an enemy of reparations, Newsom's office quickly tried to clarify its initial statement on Wednesday. Eytan Wallace, a reporter for KTLA, saidthat Newsom's chief communications adviser, Anthony York, expounded further on the governor's perspective in an interview.
“Gov. Newsom is *not* backing away from cash payments, but wants to wait for the report in its entirety to arrive on his desk before he makes any decision,” . “The $ payments matter 'will be resolved' only after Newsom meets with legislative leaders in the coming months.”
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